Oxford County, Maine Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 7th-largest in Maine
The population of Oxford County, Maine is 58,728 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 7th-largest county in Maine. The median household income is $57,933, the median home value is $192,300, and the median age is 48.3.
The population of Oxford County has grown 3.9% since 2010 (57,777 → 60,039), a +0.27% annualized rate.
58,728
Population
+0.27%
Annual growth
28
People / sq mi
$57,933
Median Income
$192,300
Median Home Value
Oxford County covers 2,077 sq mi of land at 28.3 people per square mile.
About Oxford County, ME
Age is the most distinctive thing about Oxford County: a median age of 48.3, older than the national median. Oxford County is a county in Maine with a population of 58,728. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Maine in the country, at #7 by population.
The typical household here earns about $57,933, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.5%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $192,300, with typical rent around $807.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 22.5% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 11.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Oxford County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Oxford County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Oxford County had a population of 57,777 in 2010 and 60,039 in 2024, a 3.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 60,115 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.28%.
60,039
Population (2024)
57,777
Population (2010)
60,115
Peak (2023)
0.28%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 57,777 |
| 2011 | 57,770 |
| 2012 | 57,486 |
| 2013 | 57,420 |
| 2014 | 57,348 |
| 2015 | 57,195 |
| 2016 | 57,353 |
| 2017 | 57,549 |
| 2018 | 57,777 |
| 2019 | 57,895 |
| 2020 | 57,892 |
| 2021 | 58,690 |
| 2022 | 59,539 |
| 2023 | 60,115 |
| 2024 | 60,039 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
48.3
Median Age
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Male
23.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 14.3% · Seniors (65+): 23.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $57,933$-13,840 vs state |
| Mean household income | $78,431 |
| Per-capita income | $33,545 |
| Poverty rate | 9.5%+3.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 53.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Oxford County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.3% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
2.6%
Carpool
77.1%
Public transit
11.3%
Work from home
28.7 min
Avg commute
Housing
$192,300$-74,100 vs state
Median home value
$807
Median rent
80.8%
Homeownership rate
36,558
Total housing units
64.8%
Occupied
35.2%
Vacant
19.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.5%
With health insurance
91.3%
With broadband internet
34.6%
Foreign-born
9.5%
Veterans (18+)
17.8%
With a disability
98.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.6%
High School+
22.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oxford County, Maine has a population of 58,728 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 7th-largest county in Maine. Population density is 28 people per square mile.
The population of Oxford County has grown 3.9% since 2010 (57,777 → 60,039), a +0.27% annualized rate.
The median household income in Oxford County, Maine is $57,933, with mean (average) household income of $78,431 and per-capita income of $33,545. 9.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Oxford County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.5%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Oxford County, Maine is 48.3 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.
The median home value in Oxford County is $192,300 and median monthly rent is $807. 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 36,558 total housing units, 35.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Oxford County, Maine is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.
Portland is among the largest cities associated with Oxford County, Maine, with a population of 68,505.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.